University of Victoria (UVic) Scholarships & Financial Aid
The University of Victoria (UVic) combines entrance scholarships, one of Canada's largest co-op programs, and access to BC's student aid system. UVic's co-op program is the second-largest in Canada (after Waterloo), giving students significant earning potential during their degree.
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UVic offers generous entrance awards:
- UVic President's Scholarship: $10,000 renewable award for students entering with 95%+ average
- Automatic entrance scholarships: $2,000–$6,000 based on admission average
- Faculty-specific entrance awards in Engineering, Science, Business, and Fine Arts
- Schulich Leader nominations: UVic is a participating institution
UVic's co-op program is the second-largest in Canada:
- Available in most faculties — Engineering, Science, Business, Social Sciences, and more
- Typical co-op earnings: $15,000–$25,000 per 4-month term
- Many UVic co-op students complete 4+ paid work terms during their degree
- UVic's location provides access to BC government, tech sector, and environmental science co-op opportunities
Practical advice for UVic students:
- The President's Scholarship is renewable — maintain an 8.0+ GPA to keep it each year
- Apply for BC Access Grant through StudentAid BC — $4,000/year in non-repayable funding for BC residents
- UVic's co-op office helps with placement — start the co-op process early in your degree
- Apply for UVic bursaries through the student portal each academic year
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